Northern Pulp is appealing the Nova Scotia gov’t order regarding its effluent treatment plant, claims it was “constructively evicted” from Boat Harbour. In other Business news: C&C Wood Products in Quesnel, BC files for bankruptcy; New Brunswick Premier defends environmental oversight appointment; US court says EPA must set new limits for pulp mill air pollutants; and it’s official – we’re in a recession.
In Forestry/Climate news: Nova Scotia species at-risk order could impact other Atlantic provinces; rare Oregon salamander found not to be impacted by logging; experts say fire management key to conserving California’s dry forests; and more on BC’s big and small old-growth trees.
Finally, BC Wood goes virtual and 6 new environmental product declarations by the Canadian and American Wood Councils.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor